Overheating Issue

[YanMinor]

I looked behind the overfill tank and there is definitely pink spray on some hoses down there.... Did I spring a leak?

Also, I'm having trouble getting the radiator cap off.... It twists about a quarter of a turn, but then wont lift off. Just to clarify, is it just coolant that goes in the radiator? Should I do 1/2 coolant and 1/2 water, as some have suggested?

Sorry for all the noobie questions :p

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by YanMinor

I looked behind the overfill tank and there is definitely pink spray on some hoses down there.... Did I spring a leak?

Also, I'm having trouble getting the radiator cap off.... It twists about a quarter of a turn, but then wont lift off. Just to clarify, is it just coolant that goes in the radiator? Should I do 1/2 coolant and 1/2 water, as some have suggested?

Sorry for all the noobie questions :p

1/2 and 1/2 is about right if you have radiator fluid on hand. If not, straight water is better than air for now. Ideally you use a hygrometer to measure the specific gravity of your fluid and adjust the mix based on your low and high temps.

[YanMinor]

Originally Posted by CTScott

1/2 and 1/2 is about right if you have radiator fluid on hand. If not, straight water is better than air for now. Ideally you use a hygrometer to measure the specific gravity of your fluid and adjust the mix based on your low and high temps.

I'm going to go ahead and stick to the first two sentences of that post...

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

1/2 and 1/2 is about right if you have radiator fluid on hand. If not, straight water is better than air for now. Ideally you use a hygrometer to measure the specific gravity of your fluid and adjust the mix based on your low and high temps.